Horse Camp - Vaulting
Horse vaulting camp for youth to learn gymnastic and dance moves on horseback at the Portland Parks & Recreation
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Vancouver Parks and Recreation summer camps page (parkboard.org/CAMPS). This organization is a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity operating the camps. The page lists various day camps, including 'Horse Camp-Vaulting,' which is the specific camp in question. While the page details camp themes and age groups, it lacks specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit statements about staff background checks. Social media links for Instagram (@vancouver_parks_rec) and Facebook (VancouverParksandRecreation) are present on the main Vancouver Parks and Recreation website, which hosts the camp information. The camp is clearly a day camp program.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Horse Camp - Vaulting is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. equestrian programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Equestrian
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Address: 6100 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97215
- Phone: 503-823-2525
- Cost notes: Per camper
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Horse Camp - Vaulting
- What ages does Horse Camp - Vaulting accept?
- Horse Camp - Vaulting is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Horse Camp - Vaulting cost?
- Horse Camp - Vaulting publishes $300/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Horse Camp - Vaulting's hours?
- Horse Camp - Vaulting runs 8 a.m.-12 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Horse Camp - Vaulting?
- Horse Camp - Vaulting is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Horse Camp - Vaulting provide lunch?
- Horse Camp - Vaulting does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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